relief

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Object Type: relief
Museum number: 1927,1212.1
Description: Marble relief depicting the arrival of Aeneas and his Trojan companions in Italy. Aeneas is landing on the shores of Latium with his companions. His son Ascanius is behind him. On the left is the sow who tells him to found his city at Rome.
Cultures/periods: Roman Imperial
Production date: 140-150 (circa)
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Rome (city), Germany Embassy (according to Dr Martin) Cellar (said to be from)
Materials: marble
Dimensions: Height: 37 centimetres; Length: 61 centimetres
Location: On display (G70)
Subjects: classical mythology; mythical figure/creature
Associated names: Representation of: Aeneas; Representation of: Ascanius
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Spink & Son Ltd
Previous owner: Previous owner/ex-collection: Dr Martin
Acquisition date: 1927
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1927,1212.1

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